President Ruto hugging his deputy Kithure Kindiki during the swearing ceremony in Nairobi on November 1, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]The continued insistence on the Deputy President position by ODM, coupled with the unyielding stance of UDA proponents, now threatens to derail pre-election coalition talks, raising the risk of a disintegration of the broad-based government. President William Ruto finds himself in a political bind, torn between rewarding loyalty by retaining Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as his running mate, appeasing the vote-rich Mt Kenya region, or courting new allies whose demands, if granted, could cost him crucial support from the region.

Family of gran killed by XL bullies have 'finally got justice' as rapper jailedEsther Martin was fatally mauled after being asked to look after 10 XL bullies by son-in-law Ashley Warren — and now her loved ones have said they are happy that he is in prisonView 4 Images Esther Martin's family has welcomed the ruling, saying she now has justice (Image: PA)The family of a pensioner who was mauled to death by two XL bullies have said they are thrilled that justice has been served. It comes as her son-in-law has been found guilty of owning one of the dogs that killed her. Esther Martin, 68, was killed after she was brutally killed by two big dogs, which had been given to her by Ashley Warren. Now, as the rapper has been convicted of owning one of the dogs responsible for killing Esther, her loved ones have broken their silence on the ruling. She said: "It's very good news; it doesn’t change the fact that mum was killed in such a horrific way.

Days later, however, he informed his father that he had been moved to a training camp ahead of deployment. A report by the National Treasury shows that State House spent KSh 10.4 billion in just seven months, surpassing its annual allocation of KSh 7 billion. He projected that State House spending could rise to between KSh 20 billion and KSh 30 billion by next year. Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua echoed the criticism, accusing Ruto of turning State House into a hub of bribery and partisan politics. The ODM trustees, a respected organ within the party, include Wako, treasurer Timothy Bosire and financial director Joshua Kawino.

What to know about Section 122, the law covering Trump's new tariffsIn the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous tariffs, Trump said he would impose new tariffs on almost all imports to the US under a never-used law known as Section 122. What Trump said about the new levyOn his social media platform Truth Social, Trump says he will be raising worldwide tariffs to 15% “effective immediately”. !”Trump says he will raise tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court rulingTrump has said he will impose global tariffs of 15%, as he continues to rail against a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous import taxes. The president previously said he would replace the tariffs scrapped by the court with a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US. But in a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump announced this would now be increased to 15%.

The son of a famous pop star left fans swooning after revealing his chiselled look in a new steamy BBC drama. The nepo baby might be familiar to viewers as his new role comes 14 years after his last appearance in Channel 4's Hollyoaks. And now Jay Duffy, the son of Boyzone's Keith Duffy, looked unrecognisable as he starred in the upcoming BBC One's show The Walsh Sisters. The actor stars as Luke, the hunky love interest of main character Rachel, who is a drug addict. Jay is the son of Irish singer Keith, 51, and his wife Lisa Smith, whom he has been happily married to since 1998.

Switzerland economy: Switzerland, renowned for its winter tourism and serene mountains, is ranked among world's top 10 richest countries. Surprisingly though, unlike other wealthy nations, Switzerland has no oil, gold, iron, or any other valuable natural resources, and doesn't even have access to an ocean, considered vital for a modern economy. How Swiss banking originated? People, especially the elite living in warring nations stashed away their wealth in Swiss banks, which further strengthened Switzerland's banking industry. The remarkable success of Switzerland's banking sector stems from the 1934 Swiss Banking Secrecy Act, under which revealing the identities of account holders in Swiss banks became a punishable offence.

Siaya Governor James Orengo has declared that he will henceforth take political direction on party matters from ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Speaking during a rally in Kakamega, Orengo said unity and discipline within the party leadership would be key as ODM positions itself for future political contests. “Mambo ya chama mimi nitamsikiza tu Edwin Sifuna (On matters of the party, I will only listen to Edwin Sifuna)," Orengo told the crowd. "Tumeombwa na ndugu zetu waislamu ya kwamba kwa sababu ya mambo ya Ramadan, tupumzike kidogo alafu tukimaliza Ramadan, tuende Mombasa," he said. Orengo urged party members to remain focused and avoid distractions, saying discipline and loyalty to party organs would be crucial in the coming period.

The actor we're talking about isn't a Bollywood superstar, but a South Indian superstar. However, this South Indian actor later followed his father's path and entered the film industry, becoming a sensation. Today, Suriya is a successful actor, but initially, he never wanted to be one. When Suriya once worked in a textile factoryBefore becoming an actor, Suriya worked in a textile factory. Suriya worked in a textile factory for eight months, earning one thousand rupees in return.

1st April has long been the date when DStv subscription prices moved in step with MultiChoice’s financial year. The decision to freeze DStv subscription prices in April buys time. It keeps DStv subscription prices stable on paper while altering the lived experience of paying them. A Pause With ConsequencesNo April increase in DStv subscription prices marks a break from routine. Later in 2026, once integration metrics are clearer and subscriber trends measured against a December year-end, pricing could resurface.

The rally, held at Amalemba Grounds, marked Sifuna’s high-profile entry into Kakamega County alongside Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as part of the ongoing Linda Mwananchi campaign. Moments before Sifuna took to the stage, teargas canisters were hurled near the venue, briefly throwing the area into chaos. While storming the Kakamega rally, supporters chanted party slogans and waved ODM flags, while the convoy’s music and chants echoed through key town centers, signalling a high level of coordination and enthusiasm. The rally comes on the heels of their reportedly successful campaign event in KitengelaThe Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega is running parallel to another event in Siaya County led by ODM party leader Oburu Odinga. Teargas lobbed into the crowd near the podium at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega County, forcing Edwin Sifuna to urge supporters not to flee and to proceed with the Linda Mwananchi rally/SCREENGRAB

Anne Kansiime announced she broke up with her baby daddy, Sky, but were successfully co-parenting. Did Anne Kansiime and Sky break up? Fans commented, wishing Kansiime many more returns, and one fan asked if she had parted ways with her baby daddy. In another story, rumours emerged that showbiz power couple Njugush and Celestine Ndinda had parted ways. The blogger invited his followers to share tea anonymously, and several of them, some claiming to be close to Njugush and Wakavinye, said they parted ways in 2025.

Osotsi dismissed claims that ODM is only interested in negotiating for junior positions, saying the party has enough leadership depth to field a presidential candidate in 2027. “Oburu Oginga is telling us that ODM does not want the presidency and does not want the deputy presidency. We want to tell him today, here in Kakamega, that ODM has leaders who are more than qualified to be president,” Osotsi said. Osotsi’s remarks come at a time of heightened political debate within ODM over the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. The comments follow recent statements by Oburu that have stirred controversy over the party’s bargaining position in ongoing political realignments.

The Linda Wananchi rally at the Amalemba grounds in Kakamega on Saturday, February 21, 2026. /HILTON OTENYOOne person was seriously injured after a tear gas canister was thrown near the dais during the Linda Wananchi rally organised by embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna in Kakamega town on Saturday. Youths present at the rally moved quickly to contain the situation, breaking a gate to a nearby compound from which the canister appeared to have originated. Tensions in Kakamega town had been high earlier, with youths and bodaboda riders moving through the streets atop trucks, tuktuks, and motorbikes, carrying placards marked “Tutam.”Traders temporarily closed their businesses amid concerns of possible clashes between different groups. Siaya Governor James Orengo said the rally would provide direction for the Linda Wananchi movement.

IND vs SA: India are unbeaten so far but the real test starts now. Hardik is ‘Game-Changer’According to Paranjape, Hardik Pandya is the player who lifts this Indian side to another level. He scored 87 runs at a strike rate of 155 and picked up five wickets at an economy of 7.9. Until the end of the 2024 World Cup, his strike rate hovered around 134 against pace and spin. He’s taken four wickets in three league games at an economy rate of six and a strike rate of 13.5.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Former President Uhuru KenyattaFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has been drawn to the centre of simmering factional battles within the united opposition seeking to unseat President William Ruto in 2027. Uhuru now finds himself navigating a delicate political balance between former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who are locked in an intensifying contest for the opposition’s presidential flag bearer position.